Category: Personal Injury
“Under-Running” Rails Investigated After Deadly Train Wreck in NY
February 9, 2015 -- The Star-Tribune reports that an investigation has opened into an unusual third rail design that may have contributed to a deadly train accident in New York. The fiery incident occurred on the morning of February 3,...
Trinity Guardrail May Have Failed 8th Crash-Test
The New York Times has reported that the eighth and final crash test involving a potentially defective guardrail showed extensive damage to the car.
1st Round of Guardrail Safety Tests Completed in Texas
13News Now reports that researchers in San Antonio, Texas have completed the first round of safety tests involving a controversial guardrail manufactured by Trinity Industries, Inc.
2014 Kia Forte Recalled for Fire Risk
January 26, 2015 -- Kia Motors has issued a recall for about 86,880 of the 2014 model-year Kia Forte due to a potential fire hazard under the hood. The problem has been traced to a cooling fan resistor in vehicles...
Senator Harry Reid Injured by Resistance Band
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has returned to Congress after being severely injured by an exercise band, telling reporters he won’t rule out filing a lawsuit against the manufacturer.
ET-Plus Guardrail Safety Tests Come Under Scrutiny
The New York Times reports that two United States senators have expressed concern that safety tests of a potentially-defective guardrail are inadequate and should be more rigorous.
$200 Million Settlement for Canada Railroad Disaster Victims
The Montreal Gazette reports that a $200 million settlement has been approved to compensate victims of a 2013 railroad disaster in Canada.
Trinity Guardrail Safety Tests Resume in San Antonio, Texas
Safety tests involving a guardrail resumed yesterday in San Antonio, Texas, where a producer for local news KSAT observed the fourth out of eight tests.
Missouri and Kansas Ban ET-Plus Guardrail Installations
Kansas and Missouri have joined about 40 other states in removing the ET-Plus from their list of approved highway guardrails.
Child in New York Dies from Liquid Nicotine Poisoning
A child died of nicotine poisoning after accidentally swallowing the liquid for an e-cigarette.